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Start of Catholicism
Catholocism is officialy established in Australia -
Period: to
Catholic
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1835
Fr. Polding is appointed first Archbishop of Australia -
1848
The Catholic Church in Australia is divided into provinces and dioceses -
1866
Mary Mackillop and Fr Julian Tenison Woods found Sisters of St Joseph -
1909
Mary Mackillop dies -
1929
James Scullin becomes the first Catholic Prime Minister. This would have been a major victory for all Catholics. -
1962
State Aid resumes for Catholic Schools. Schools benefited highly from this. -
1970
Pope Paul VI visits Australia and ordains forst PNG born Bishop. -
1995
John Paul beatifies Mary Mackillop in Australia. First beatified person in Australia. -
2008
WYD in Sydney
